Series 87 Study Guide + Question Bank

Series 87 Study Guide + Question Bank (Online)

Prep for the Series 87 - Research Analyst Qualification Exam (Part II) with online study lessons plus 440 exam-style practice questions across 6 chapters, 3 mini exams, and 2 full-length 55-question practice exams. Self-paced online prep focused on research report preparation, conflicts of interest, disclosure, approvals, and dissemination rules.

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What you get with the Series 87 Study Guide

  • Online study lessons covering the full Series 87 outline - research report preparation, conflicts of interest, disclosure, approvals and certification, and dissemination rules
  • 440 exam-style practice questions across 6 chapters mapped to the FINRA Series 87 content outline
  • 18 chapter quizzes - Learn (10 Qs), Apply (10 Qs), and Master (10 Qs) for every chapter
  • 3 Mini Exams (50 questions each) matching the real Series 87 scored exam length exactly
  • 2 full-length Practice Exams (55 questions each) for end-to-end timed practice
  • Heavy coverage of analyst conflicts of interest and required disclosures, supervisory approval and certification, content and quality standards for research reports, and the rules for disseminating and marketing research
  • Progress tracking by chapter and difficulty to target weak areas fast
  • Clear explanations focused on what FINRA actually tests on the regulations half of the Research Analyst exam
  • Built specifically for the equity research analyst role
  • 6-month online access from purchase date

What you'll study

Organized around the FINRA Series 87 content outline - preparation of research reports and dissemination and marketing of information. The 6 chapters in the study guide map directly to these functions.

Preparation of Research Reports (72%)

Preparation of Research Reports (72%)

  • The Series 87 exam and the research report job
  • Conflicts of interest and disclosure requirements
  • Approvals, certification, and compliance restrictions
  • Building the research report - content, quality, and supporting evidence

Dissemination & Marketing of Information (28%)

Dissemination & Marketing of Information (28%)

  • Disseminating and marketing research
  • Communications, distribution, and quiet-period rules
  • Presenting and discussing recommendations with clients and the media
  • Synthesis and review of the Series 87 regulatory framework

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Series 87 Study Guide + Question Bank

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  • Includes: online study lessons + 440-question bank + 3 mini exams + 2 full-length 55-question practice exams + chapter quizzes
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About the Series 87 - Research Analyst Qualification Exam (Part II)

Exam format (official, accurate as of June 2026):

  • 50 scored multiple-choice questions
  • 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Passing score: 74%
  • Corequisite: SIE (SIE + Series 86 + Series 87 are required for the Research Analyst registration)
  • Developed and administered by FINRA

The Series 87 is the regulations half of the Research Analyst Qualification Exam, covering research report preparation and the dissemination and marketing of research. For the official exam outline, scheduling, and registration details, see the FINRA Series 86 and 87 exam page.

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